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I’m Writing A Cookbook (and other news)

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday and are ready to launch yourselves into summer!  A lot has been happening behind the scenes for me and it’s time to share – so …

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The Double Chocolate “Everything” Cookie. Gluten- and Oil-Free.

Another cookie recipe hiding out for months in my Draft folder… Inspired by the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink, soft, toothsome cookie from Maggie’s Vegan Bakery in Cleveland, this gentle giant contains all kinds of good things, but shuns …

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This Is Hard

This is about the time when I would be announcing the date for the next Virtual Vegan Potluck.  After many weeks of going back and forth between just sucking it up and going ahead with …

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Stocking Stuffers & Small Gift Ideas

Over the past year I gathered up some cruelty-free ideas for stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts.  Some of these items have been thoroughly tested by me and others just caught my eye and interest.  Perhaps …

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Creamy Potato & Cauliflower Soup

Must be something in the food, cuz once folks go plant-based they get inspired to share what they’re eating and what they’ve learned – and to then want to showcase what all of us other …

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Virtual Vegan Potluck: Red Lentil, Couscous, & Vegetable Stoup. Oil-free.

(Yes, I did use a dreaded Rachel Ray word in the recipe title.  I apologize for that, but it fits for this recipe.  It starts out as a soup but turns into a stew the …

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Virtual Vegan Potluck: Two Days Away!

If you are participating in the upcoming Virtual Vegan Potluck – now less than 2 days away – please take a few moments to read my last minute reminders post on the VVP website. Pssst! …

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Sweet Potato Apple Pie Ice Cream (Only On Cowgirls & Collard Greens)

Saddle up and ride on over to Cowgirls & Collard Greens to meet Ms. Kayle Martin and then slurp up my simple, seasonal recipe for Sweet Potato Apple Ice Cream.  While you’re there be sure …

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Cinnamon Apple “Toast.” Raw, Gluten- and Sugar-free.

When low, gray clouds scud across the blue and mornings are cool enough for a flannel shirt and the leaf tips of the winged elms, hackberrys, scrub oaks, and bois d’arcs turn brown, I feel …

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The Virtual Vegan Potluck Returns on November 16. Sign Up Now!

If you’re a food blogger (and I know you are), click on over to the Virtual Vegan Potluck website and sign up for the November 16 event.  It’s as easy as pie.  Or soup.  Or …

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Are You Experienced (in the Virtual Vegan Potluck)?

If you’ve participated in two or more Virtual Vegan Potlucks and you’d like to lend a hand with the next one, please visit the Virtual Vegan Potluck site for details.

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Vegan MoFo 20: Seitan Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Plum BBQ Sauce

AT LAST!  It’s big Number 20 – and the last of my PB & J-induced recipe insanity.  It’s kinda my favorite of the whole bunch. Inspired by Number 29 on 29 Ways to Honor the …

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Another Month of Mofo

The short answer is: Peanut Butter & Jelly The long answer is (for those of you with the time): This MoFo journey began back in April 2013 (April 2nd, to be exact) with an article …

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The VVP Monday-Morning-Quarterback Post Game (now available on the VVP Blog)

The full post-game report (and some really cute vegan sandals) is live on the Virtual Vegan Potluck blog. Spoiler Alert: be ready to vote for your favorite Potluck dishes!  Info on that coming soon… Thank …

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Virtual Vegan Potluck 3.0: Sweet Potato Fries with Parsley, Garlic and Lemon Zest

For the past two Potlucks, I went fairly elaborate. For Potluck numero uno I made Sage & Rosemary Dinner Rolls with Roasted Garlic Coconut Butter. For Potluck number two, I created Maple Creme & Mocha …

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Virtual Vegan Potluck Update #2: Miscellany

In case you haven’t already heard, the final Virtual Vegan Potluck participant list is posted in all of its 169-plant-strong glory on the VVP website. It would be understandable if you merely want to gaze …

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Counting Down and a Vegan Cuts Snack Box Giveaway

Counting it down: Today is the last day to sign up for the Virtual Vegan Potluck.  Get off the fence and sign up before midnight tonight! Tomorrow I’ll post the final list of participants on …

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Creamy Chik’n Soup with Sweet Potato Gnocchi & Kale

I don’t really want to rush time along, but this year winter has rudely muscled its way into spring and I’m aching for sunshine and warm temperatures.  This see-sawing act (hot…cold…hot…cold) is getting tiresome. Because …

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Giveaway: Todd’s Seeds

I’m experiencing some major technical issues with my blog right now – on my computer, mine looks like the first primitive website ever created (or the website I built once for a homework assignment…), and …

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Ready, Set, POTLUCK! It’s Time to Sign Up for the Virtual Vegan Potluck, May 2013 Edition

It’s time to sign-up for the May 11 Potluck! Head over to the Virtual Vegan Potluck website where the sign-up form is now available – and then dust off your cookbooks, unearth the pots and …

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Virtual Vegan Potluck Happening Worldwide, May 11, 2013

Details coming soon to the Virtual Vegan Potluck website.  Enter your email address on the News page to receive updates. Other ways to connect to the Virtual Vegan Potluck: Facebook Twitter (use hashtags #veganpotluck #vvp #virtualveganpotluck) …

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Dehydrator Love

I don’t have a recipe to share today, just some low-quality, iPhone photos of a raw pizza that kinda rocked my sheltered plant-based planet.  You see, I recently acquired an Excalibur 9-tray dehydrator, an item that …

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The Losing & Winning Recipe: Mocha Spice Cupcakes with Maple Creme Ganache

On a wild hare a few weeks back, I entered a baking contest over at Earth Balance (via their Made Just Right site) – something I have heretofore never done. Since I only had a …

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Vegan Cuts Sample Box Giveaway on the VVP Blog

Today through January 21 you can enter to win a yummy Snack Box from one of the Virtual Vegan Potluck sponsors, Vegan Cuts.  It’s easy – just hop on the Rafflecopter giveaway and go!

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Savory Pumpkin Pie with Shiitake Mushroom Streusel

If you’ve had your fill of sweet pumpkin pie already, you might want to try this one.  Nothing sweet (save for a hint of maple syrup) here. This recipe is an adaptation of one from …

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Compassion Couture $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Giveaway happening now through November 27 on the Virtual Vegan Potluck blog! One year ago today: Vanilla Creme Pie with Toasted Pecan & Chocolate Crust

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The Winner of the forAnima $50 Gift Certificate Is…

What, you think I’d tell you here?  Please visit the Virtual Vegan Potluck blog to find out…

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forAnima $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Today all of the action is on the Virtual Vegan Potluck blog: head on over there to enter to win a $50 gift certificate to the just-about-to-launch forAnima marketplace.  forAnima is one of the VVP’s …

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Want to Know Who Won?!

Then you’re going to have to visit the Virtual Vegan Potluck blog!

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Spiced Pumpkin Flatbreads

This time of year I always seem to have dribs and drabs of pumpkin puree in my refrigerator.  With the exception of pumpkin pie, most recipes call only for a portion of a can and …

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